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Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, UKM, G2 8LU

Contact Name: Debra MacLeod

Contact Email: Debra.MacLeod@gov.scot

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Published
02 Jan 2026, 00:00
Deadline
02 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50241100
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

The Scottish Government, acting through Marine Directorate, invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) as part of Marine Directorate’s commitment to meeting health and safety requirements. The Framework will be divided into several geographical lots to allow Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for this business.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546391

Link Title: Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework

Link Description: The Scottish Government, acting through Marine Directorate, invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) as part of Marine Directorate’s commitment to meeting health and safety requirements. The Framework will be divided into several geographical lots to allow Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for this business.

Lots

Lot Title: Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats – South Scotland

Lot Description: Marine Directorate have five vessels of which MPV Jura, Minna and Hirta carry RIBs to undertake regulatory activities. MPV Jura and Hirta both carry two RIBs and MPV Minna carries one RIB. MRV Scotia, our Science vessel, also carries a RIB as well. RIBs are also used by our Inshore Protection Programme (IPP) and Science programme. The RIBs within the IPP and science teams are based around the coast of Scotland at marinas during the summer period at various locations that change each year. The RIBs require to be serviced, maintained and repaired when necessary throughout the specified contract period. This will include both planned maintenance and unplanned repairs to maintain these assets. Marine Directorate currently has 14 RIBs which will require planned and unplanned maintenance as part of this framework.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery of Requirements

Lot Title: Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats – Orkney

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery of Requirements

Lot Title: Maintenance and Repair of Rigid & Inflatable Boats - North Scotland

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery of Requirements

Documents

Document Title: Maintenance & Repair of Rigid Inflatable Boats Framework

Document Description: The Scottish Government, acting through Marine Directorate, invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) as part of Marine Directorate’s commitment to meeting health and safety requirements. The Framework will be divided into several geographical lots to allow Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete for this business.

Document Title: Invitation to Tender

Document Title: Appendix A - Price Schedule

Document Title: Framework terms and conditions - Lot 1

Document Title: Framework terms and conditions - Lot 2

Document Title: Framework terms and conditions - Lot 3

Document Title: Schedule 16 - Standard terms of Supply - Lot 1

Document Title: Schedule 16 - Standard terms of Supply - Lot 2

Document Title: Schedule 16 - Standard terms of Supply - Lot 3

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